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4838 W Strong St

Sauganash,Forest Glen, Chicago IL 60630 13094190310000 2 units · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

Building Violations (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Sauganash,Forest Glen — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 building violations (7y), above the Sauganash,Forest Glen average of 0.5.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts building violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Building characteristics
Units2
Year built1924
Stories
Building area2,418 sq ft
Property class211
PIN (Cook County parcel)13094190310000
Ownership

Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.

Owner name
Mailing address
8124 N Keating

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 4838 W Strong St, located in the Sauganash and Forest Glen neighborhoods, was constructed in 1924 and is currently owned by Marilyn Dougal. The property has experienced several notable events over recent years, with the most concerning being two unresolved building code violations recorded in January 2025, which were specifically categorized as complaint-driven inspections. The building's maintenance and surrounding environment have been active points of focus, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests. Between 2025 and 2026, there have been three tree-related service requests, including two open tree planting requests from May 2025 and one closed tree debris clean-up request from April 2026. The property has also encountered some urban wildlife challenges, as demonstrated by a closed rodent baiting/rat complaint in March 2026. Additionally, there was a water-related issue on the street near the property that was resolved in February 2026. While the tree planting initiatives suggest efforts toward improving the property's surroundings, the unresolved building code violations remain the most significant concern in terms of current property conditions.

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Risk rating

How 4838 W Strong St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of Chicago code enforcement data — building violations, 311 complaint history, environmental enforcement, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that the City of Chicago will find a code violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

City inspectors rarely find violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. City inspectors have found issues here before and are statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
91stpercentile

Out of 292 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No code
violation
18%
Code violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of a code violation in the next 12 months.
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4838 W Strong St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 05
Water Lead Test Kit Request
311 RequestMar 13
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint

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